Category: News
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Barr Body & Swim: A Celebration of Empowerment and Community
The ‘Why Not? Lunch’ and Charity Fundraiser showcased Barr Body & Swim, celebrating women’s empowerment, confidence, and community. Entrepreneur Rebecca Pask fostered an inspiring atmosphere, challenging societal norms. The event featured impactful speeches and discussions, fundraisers to end child trafficking, and a vibrant runway show. Women united to uplift each other, embracing their individuality and…
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Sustainable Style: Stirling & Truffles Reinvent Leather Accessories
Stirling & Truffles, a sustainable leather accessories brand, advocates for reducing single-use plastic and promoting durable, eco-friendly products. Based in Toowoomba, Australia, the duo’s commitment to sustainability has earned them global recognition, including a Women in Sustainability award. Their innovative designs, community engagement, and dedication to environmentally friendly practices make them pioneers in the industry.
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Unveiling Toowoomba’s First Fashion Festival: Inside the Iconic Empire Theatre
Lights, camera, action! As the countdown for the Toowoomba Fashion Festival nears its end, the iconic Empire Theatre prepares for a day of delight, fashion design and models decked out in the finest fabrics. Widely known as the “jewel of the crown” of the Darling Downs area, The Empire Theatre holds great cultural and historical…
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In Conversation With: The Visionaries Behind Toowoomba Fashion Festival
Julz McBain and Christel Ryley, co-founders of the Toowoomba Fashion Festival, share their journey and commitment to diversity in an exclusive interview. They highlight challenges, the importance of diversity, and offer advice to female entrepreneurs. They aspire to elevate Toowoomba as a fashion capital and encourage women to recognize their capabilities.
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IWD 2023.
On the morning of the eve of International Woman’s Day, I think to myself, what have I done for womankind in the past 365 days? Not much, my inner critic says. I call her Negative Nancy. We all have one. Some bigger than others. I brush away my initial thought. In this past year, I…
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Death before Decaf (and a note about novel coronavirus)
Here is a little update on where I’m at and what I’m up to: “Death before Decaf” and ain’t that the truth! CoVid19 restrictions are easing in Australia, slowly but surely, and state by state. We, as a Country, have managed to keep our rates of infection (and subsequently, death) extremely low in comparison with…
Couture Chronicles by Melanie Canosa 